Arbela Capas, associated editor
Wild Wild Midwest T-Shirt ($30), Oceanne
Oceanne in Gordon Square never fails in having exactly what I’m looking for, even if I’ve forgotten about it. After discovering the Columbus-based brand, Wolf Pack a couple years back, I’ve been eyeing a certain western-inspired T-shirt of theirs for a while now. After seeing it on the shelves of Oceanne, I didn’t think twice about getting it. The slogan, “Wild Wild Midwest” and cowgirl illustration makes me feel a little more proud of the area I live in. Plus, it’s made with the softest material ever and its warm beige color goes with every outfit. oceanne.net
Henry Palattella, associate editor
Batman: The Long Halloween ($30), Carol & John’s Comic Shop
While Spider-Man will always be my favorite superhero, I’ve always found myself drawn to the stories of Batman, especially the ones that deal with Bruce Wayne coming to grips with his presence as a vigilante. This nearly 500-page epic is the definitive Batman (better than The Killing Joke, in my opinion) that features a storyline that has a cameo from almost every member of Batman’s rogue gallery. Any fan of the Arkham Asylum games or Christopher Nolan Batman movies is sure to enjoy this, as both took inspiration from this arc. cnjcomics.com/site
Dillon Stewart, associate editor
Summer Sun Hot Sauce ($5.99), Wake Robin Fermented Foods
I’ll do anything to extend summer just a little bit longer, and that includes snagging this end-of-summer sale on the mild hot sauce from Northeast Ohio food product maker Wake Robin, which also offers things like kimchi and pickles. Made from locally grown Hungarian, Portuguese and habanero peppers, as well as carrots and onions, this sauce has all the flavors of a warm weather salsa and just a tad of that famous funk from the fermentation. wakerobinfoods.com/our-product